GeForce RTX 3070 vs Intel UHD Graphics 620

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
RTX family
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Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 620

2017Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1000 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Intel UHD Graphics 620 Performance Spectrum

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Intel UHD Graphics 620: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • +2029.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • 100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
  • Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 1366.7% higher power demand at 220W vs 15W.

Intel UHD Graphics 620

2017

Why buy it

  • Draws 15W instead of 220W, a 205W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,041 vs 22,172).
  • Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2029.9% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 1,041), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 14nm, and 46 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Intel UHD Graphics 620 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

Intel

Intel UHD Graphics 620

The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,041 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 620's 1,041 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 2029.9%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Intel UHD Graphics 620 uses Generation 9.5, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm++. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 192 (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 0.384 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 620
G3D Mark Score
22,172+2030%
1,041
Architecture
Ampere
Generation 9.5
Process Node
8 nm
14 nm++
Shading Units
5888+2967%
192
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+5189%
0.384 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz+73%
1000 MHz
ROPs
96+3100%
3
TMUs
184+667%
24

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 620
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 620 carries 0 MB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and System on the Intel UHD Graphics 620.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 620
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
448 GB/s
System
Bus Width
256-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 620
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12
Vulkan
1.4+17%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4+33%
3
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs QuickSync (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Intel UHD Graphics 620).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 620
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
QuickSync
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
QuickSync
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 620's 15W — a 174.5% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 620). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 620
TDP
220W
15W-93%
Recommended PSU
650W
1W-100%
Power Connector
8-pin
Integrated
Length
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
100.8+45%
69.4
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the Intel UHD Graphics 620 launched at $0. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics 620 was 100+% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 620) — the Intel UHD Graphics 620 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 3070 (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel UHD Graphics 620
MSRP
$499
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
44.4
Infinity
Codename
GA104
Kaby Lake GT2
Release
September 1 2020
September 1 2017
Ranking
#63
#875

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